Category: News

Accra: Artisanal fishers who are members of the Greater Accra Regional Branch of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) have backed calls for the legal extension of Ghana’s Inshore Exclusive Zone. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Reuben Jefferson Daker Ocansey, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of CaFGOAG, emphasized at a press conference the urgent need to extend and enforce the Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ). He described the IEZ as the last buffer protecting the livelihoods and nutrition of thousands of urban coastal families. Mr. Ocansey highlighted that the IEZ serves as a lifeline for over

Accra: The Founder and Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, is set to deliver a keynote address at the International Seminar on Enhancing Human Rights Activities in North Korea, taking place in Accra on July 16. Organized by the World Institute of Intercultural Services (WIIS) with support from Korea’s Ministry of Unification, the seminar aims to amplify global dialogue on North Korea’s human rights violations, uniquely integrating African perspectives. According to Ghana News Agency, the seminar will be themed ‘Promoting International Pressure and Policy Recommendations’ and will outline actionable strategies to foster global and

Kumasi: Fourteen Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana have pledged tougher enforcement of land-use rules to tackle flooding and advance climate adaptation. The resolution was adopted during a two-day peer learning exchange in Kumasi, organised by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting brought together District Chief Executives (DCEs) and Coordinating Directors to assess progress on climate adaptation strategies and outline actionable next steps. As part of the joint commitments, the assemblies committed to incorporating adaptation initiatives into Medium-Term Development Plans, establishing budget allocations, and implementing

Accra: The Volta Youth in Agriculture (VYA) has expressed their commendation to President John Dramani Mahama for the initiative to distribute 3 million coconut seedlings to coconut farmers across the country. This move has been welcomed by the group, who believe it will provide opportunities for coconut farmers to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the agricultural sector’s growth and sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Joy Mawutor Fiamawle, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association, highlighted that the initiative would significantly impact the livelihoods of coconut farmers. She noted that with about 700 coconuts already on their

Accra: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is developing two climate finance concept notes, one on ecosystem restoration and another on coastal resilience, to support district assemblies in translating their adaptation plans into concrete, fundable actions. These concept notes are expected to also help the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to move from planning to implementation by integrating climate priorities into their Medium-Term Development Plans. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Project Coordinator, disclosed this during the final local stakeholder engagements ahead of the official launch of Ghana’s NAP document. The EPA-led

Accra: A new report from the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) reveals a high lack of public awareness on Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). According to Ghana News Agency, 88 per cent of surveyed households have no knowledge of these crucial climate commitments. This widespread lack of awareness presents a significant obstacle to effective climate action, even as climate anxiety rises among Ghanaian households. Ghana’s NDCs represent the nation’s official pledges to combat climate change under the landmark Paris Agreement. The alarming findings were unveiled in ISSER’s ‘Social Development Outlook’, a comprehensive assessment of policy effectiveness across

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to creating an enabling environment for private sector-led growth under Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda. He announced that the Ghana Customs Authority has been directed to implement 24-hour operations at the country’s ports to reduce transaction costs and ease business operations. According to Ghana News Agency, this announcement was made in a speech delivered by Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, during the 45th Management Day Celebration of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) in Accra. The event, themed ‘Marketing Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Catalysts for Success in a 24-Hour Economy’,